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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 955.64 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 955.64 and 412.93 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 955.64 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/955.64 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 955.64 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 394,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,612.43/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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